The Accountant supports the Finance Manager in the day-to-day accounting and finance functions of the organisation. This rolecovers key areas including financial accounting, reporting, budgeting support, statutory and internal audits, and compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Maintain the accounting system and related subsystems, ensuring accurate and complete data transfer from source systems
• Prepare, review and support accounting processes for AccountsPayable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and Fixed Assets in accordance with accounting standards and principles
• Apply appropriate accounting treatments to meet statutory and internal reporting requirements
• Perform monthly closing activities, GST returns and preparation of financial statements

Management Accounting and Budgeting Support

• Analyse financial performance and prepare reports highlighting key findings and trends
• Support the annual budget preparation process and ongoing budget monitoring
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to support departmental and HQ budget control

Audit Coordination

• Act as a key liaison with external and internal auditors on audit-related matters
• Support the annual statutory audit process to ensure timely and compliant completion
• Assist in coordinating internal audits to review systems, internal controls and compliance, and support implementation of recommended improvements

Financial Policies, Controls and Risk Management

• Assist in identifying and assessing operational and financial risks
• Support the implementation and monitoring of internal controls, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Stakeholder and External Liaison

• Work closely with internal stakeholders on operational and financial matters
• Liaise with statutory bodies and external consultants on accounting, tax and compliance matters
• Support banking-related activities, including bank reconciliations and online banking administration

Systems and Project Support

• Participate in the evaluation, implementation and enhancement of accounting systems and subsystems
• Support user training and system documentation where required

Others

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager

REQUIREMENTS

Technical Competencies

• Degree in Finance, Accountancy or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Strong hands-on working knowledge of accounting systems and processes
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience maintaining full sets of accounts and financial reporting

General Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of accounting standards and GST regulations
• Meticulous, organised and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong hands-on, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills to synthesise and present financial information clearly
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Proficient in written and spoken English

Qualifications / Experience

• ACCA or CA qualification
• Experience in Charity Fund Accounting